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Is DIRECTIVES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIRECTIVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIRECTIVES mean?

Directives is a form of DIRECTIVE.

  1. noun

    a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

    “the boss loves to send us directives”

  2. adjective

    showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

    “felt his mother's directing arm around him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10

D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DIRECTIVES

DIRECTIVES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from DIRECTIVES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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